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Forum: C5 Tech
11-02-2006, 03:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,937
Posted By davette

I seriously doubt anybody could pass the CA...

I seriously doubt anybody could pass the CA sniffer part without
cats! I would be very surprised. Best to have high flow cats in Cali.
Best of both worlds.
Forum: Northern California
09-14-2006, 11:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 640
Posted By davette

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Forum: Northern California
08-04-2006, 12:57 AM
Replies: 419
Views: 15,235
Posted By davette

Steve, Sounds good. See you at the summit...

Steve,

Sounds good. See you at the summit lot.:cheers:
Forum: C5 Tech
06-27-2006, 02:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,454
Posted By davette

----------- Glad you were able to narrow down...

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Glad you were able to narrow down the issue. Even if it is just a small leak, you will get surging. The issue I had with mine was not the blackwing itself - but the connections from the...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-26-2006, 02:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,454
Posted By davette

90% of surging is caused by unmetered air that is...

90% of surging is caused by unmetered air that is leaking upstream of the MAF, unless you have a large cam. I bet you have a leak somewhere between the MAF and throttle body. Check ALL clamps for...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-11-2006, 10:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,532
Posted By davette

For automatics only. ;)

For automatics only. ;)
Forum: C5 Tech
05-06-2006, 01:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,532
Posted By davette

The warning message about tranny temps will...

The warning message about tranny temps will trigger when the tranny hits 260 degrees. If it is hitting that temp during normal driving, obviously something is wrong. The 1064 code is just a normal...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-26-2006, 04:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,209
Posted By davette

I took a little while to get used to the slipping...

I took a little while to get used to the slipping feel after going to a 3000stall speed. However, at a later date, I went from the 3.15 rear
end to the 3.42. That slipping feeling -just off the...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-26-2006, 04:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 958
Posted By davette

Great sound with very little resonance. Even...

Great sound with very little resonance. Even better sound when I added the headers. I've had mine for years!
Forum: C5 Tech
04-07-2006, 03:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 570
Posted By davette

All but one of the codes you list are (H)...

All but one of the codes you list are (H) history.
Meaning, they happened sometime ago.

If you clear them all, and they don't come back,
then no worries.

The loss of communication codes were...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-24-2006, 07:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,368
Posted By davette

Yes, IF you are in a non-enhanced county, you...

Yes, IF you are in a non-enhanced county, you still just have the idle test. However, 80% of californias cars are registered in enhanced areas and are subject to the rolling test. Eventually all of...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-24-2006, 06:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,368
Posted By davette

I could give you the max numbers from my 2005...

I could give you the max numbers from my 2005 test on my 1998 vette.
However, I think the numbers get lower each year.
So, your 2002 may have to meet stricter standards than my 1998. Somebody can...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-24-2006, 02:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,368
Posted By davette

Probably OK

A few vette owners, including myself, have passed
the visual part with no issues. Most smog techs
don't care about headers as long as the car passes
the sniffer. (AS IT SHOULD BE ANYWAY! :toetap:...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-05-2006, 02:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 773
Posted By davette

Most CA smog techs really don't care as long as...

Most CA smog techs really don't care as long as your LT headers have the proper smog equip hooked up to them. I have passed twice with two different shops. No bribes needed.

The installation of...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-03-2006, 04:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,424
Posted By davette

Yes, long tubes are illegal in California unless...

Yes, long tubes are illegal in California unless they have a CARB #. I don't know of any LT's that do. Does that mean you won't pass visual inspection? Nope! Do you need a "friendly" smog tech? Nope!...
Forum: C5 Tech
12-29-2005, 08:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 375
Posted By davette

No offense - but if you are not sure about adding...

No offense - but if you are not sure about adding fluid to your converter, should you be attempting to install an automatic transmission?? Didn't you remove the stock tranny and converter? Was there...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-19-2005, 09:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,058
Posted By davette

(M)oms (I)'d (L)ike to (F)%#k

(M)oms (I)'d (L)ike to (F)%#k
Forum: C5 Tech
12-15-2005, 08:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 457
Posted By davette

Do you see temps over 200 with normal street...

Do you see temps over 200 with normal street driving or on the track?
If you are seeing temps OVER 200 with street driving with that BM cooler, something is wrong.....

Installation? Low tranny...
Forum: Southern California
12-12-2005, 03:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,282
Posted By davette

Yes, as long as the car passes the sniffer, who...

Yes, as long as the car passes the sniffer, who cares what your mods are. California is full of politicians. Anyway... I passed with long tubes - no worries. Most smog techs don't really care. Some...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-25-2005, 06:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 462
Posted By davette

Since you are located in Dubai, a very HOT...

Since you are located in Dubai, a very HOT location, putting in a tranny cooler is a wise and cheap investment to extend the life of your tranny.
Most coolers will drop your temps 20+ degrees.

If...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-22-2005, 12:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 476
Posted By davette

It depends. The leaner a car runs, the higher is...

It depends. The leaner a car runs, the higher is NOx emissions.
Not sure about the state of VA, but in California, we have a maximum about of NOx level a car can put out. If you go over, you fail.
...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-19-2005, 02:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 641
Posted By davette

As far as I know, ALL vettes produced in 2001...

As far as I know, ALL vettes produced in 2001 were CA emissions compliant. They did not produce "special" emissions complaint vettes just for CA. 95% sure on that.

So, don't pass buying a CA car...
Forum: Southern California
10-29-2005, 01:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,078
Posted By davette

----------- Jeff, Who said we were...

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Jeff,

Who said we were talking about NEW cars? The original question was about passing smog with headers! HEADERS ARE ILLEGAL IN WASHINGTON AND CALIFORNIA. You must still PASS a...
Forum: Southern California
10-28-2005, 05:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,078
Posted By davette

How can WA call it a smog test? Computer codes...

How can WA call it a smog test? Computer codes does not equal tailpipe emissions. :bs

Enjoy your current "easy" test. The future of visuals and sniffers for all model years is very near. :)
Forum: C5 Tech
10-28-2005, 05:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 706
Posted By davette

TAKE IT EASY until you get it programmed. You...

TAKE IT EASY until you get it programmed. You don't want to ruin the tranny. You can still drive it, just avoid hard driving.
The 1870 code you got is a tranny slippage code. Reset the code...
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